Chief Justice urges judicial council

Ireland’s reputation is being damaged due to the continuing delay in setting up a judicial council which, among other things, would set out a code of conduct for judges, according to Chief Justice Susan Denham.

It is “imperative” such a council be established, she said yesterday, at the start of a new law year.

“The hard-won standard of the administration of justice in Ireland is being affected in terms of reputation internationally due to the long fingering of this much-needed infrastructure,” said Chief Justice Denham.